Proposed SC law would criminalize questions about vaccine status | Eastern NC Now

Several South Carolina lawmakers want to make it a criminal offense to ask any person about their vaccination status.

H.4848, introduced in the State House earlier this week, would make it a misdemeanor crime to inquire about whether a person is vaccinated against COVID-19. A violation could mean a fine of no more than fourteen thousand dollars or imprisonment of no more than one year, or both.

“It’s about protecting people from being forced or coerced into getting a vaccine for purposes of employment, admission to schools, or government services,” Co-sponsor Rep. Long said.

He added that for his constituents it is largely a matter of personal privacy.

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